Dwight A. York

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Dwight A. York (born November 25, 1939) is a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

York was born on November 25, 1939, in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. [1] He graduated from New Lisbon High School before obtaining a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an M.A. from Colorado State University. York is married with two children.

Career

York was elected to the Assembly in 1984 and served a two terms, leaving office in 1989. Previously, he served as Superintendent of Schools of Lomira, Wisconsin. He is a Republican. [2]

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References

  1. "York, Dwight A. 1939". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2011-12-17.
  2. "Dwight A. York". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-12-17.